Eating invasive species has been suggested by people such as ecologist
Joe Roman as a way of reducing their numbers.[1] This is a list of cases where this has been suggested, tried and/or is now established.
Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes),[4] introduced in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, and New Zealand; invasive in many of these areas.[5]
Burdock (Arctium spp.) - was introduced to Europe,[12] leaves, flowers and roots are edible[13]
Japanese knotweed (Reynoutria japonica spp.) - was introduced to the United States from East Asia,[14] shoots are edible and the roots are used for medicinal purposes[15]
Eating invasive species has been suggested by people such as ecologist
Joe Roman as a way of reducing their numbers.[1] This is a list of cases where this has been suggested, tried and/or is now established.
Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes),[4] introduced in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, and New Zealand; invasive in many of these areas.[5]
Burdock (Arctium spp.) - was introduced to Europe,[12] leaves, flowers and roots are edible[13]
Japanese knotweed (Reynoutria japonica spp.) - was introduced to the United States from East Asia,[14] shoots are edible and the roots are used for medicinal purposes[15]